Dt*: the contact stated the original rear tires were replaced at 15,000 miles due to baldness two-thirds from the outside to the inside. The tires were replaced by the dealership. The tires are bridgestone turanza p23545r17.
2004 Acura TL tires complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the sidewall separated from the tread on the front passenger tire. The contact then noticed a two inch crack on the driver side front tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was determined these were rated for 25,000 miles. The vehicle had 27,200 miles at time of failure. The tire line is 92354517el42.
Oem bridgestone turanza el42 tire disintegrated on drive side rear wheel of 2004 acura tl. Driving on highway at approx 55 MPH. Vibration and then suddenly tire fell apart. Sidewall completely separated from bead. Tire size p235/45 r17.
This complaint refers to the original equipment tires (bridgestone el-42, 235/45-17 93w ) supplied on the 2004 acura tl with 6 speed manual transmission. After just a short time I have found this tire to be entirely unsafe and unsuitable to this vehicle. I believe that both acura and bridgestone should be held responsible for replacing this tire on all existing vehicles. This tire exhibits unsafe characteristics in wet weather, with noticeable drift and hydroplaning in any amount of standing water, even as little as 1/16 inch. In heavy rains, even with no standing water present, the tire seems incapable of dispersing water as quickly as it falls, again leading to vehicle instability. From a ride quality point of view the tire is also unsatisfactory in that it flat spots every morning, especially in cool weather but even in warmer weather as well, leading to vibrations in the initial miles of any drive. It is also especially harsh over roadway expansion joints, and is so loud on concrete pavements that it poses a safety hazard due to driver fatigue induced by the continuous noise. I also understand that there may be an issue regarding the rating as an "all season tire" with many owners reporting that this tire is virtually useless in any kind of snow conditions.
This complaint is in reference to the bridgestone turanza el 42 tire supplied as original equipment on the 2004 acura tl. This tire is totally unsuitable for the vehicle and is unsafe for the intended conditions. Although it is rated ms as an all season tire, it can not maintain even minimal traction in light snow. Also, as the tread wears, it show significant tendencies to hydroplane in any amount of standing water. The flat spotting also creates distracting vibrations during cold weather. This vehicle is unsafe to drive with this tire installed, yet acura and bridgestone refuse to acknowledge or address the problem unless directed to by the federal safety agency.
Bridgestone turanza e42 oem tire on 2004 acura tl have flat spotting issues and were worn out after 15,000 miles. Very poor traction in rain and snow for an all season touring tire. Acura and bridgestone should recall and replace these tires.
Dt: the contact stated when hitting a bump the rear end the vehicle skidded out. Causing abnormal tire wear. He replaced the rear tires twice, every 7,000-8,000 miles. The vehicle has been taken to two different dealerships, and they were unable to diagnose the problem. *ak updated 12/7/2005. The consumer's vehicle is now on it's third set of tires. The dealer stated that since the rear tire were worn evenly that alignment was not the problem.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle had a blow out. The three remaining tires were bald and needed to be replaced as well. The blow out occurred on the right rear of the vehicle. There was vibration before the blow out. The spare tire was in place at this time. The tire were not covered under warranty. The tires have been maintained regularly. The complete tire size is p235/45/17.
The majority of the owners of 2004 and newer acura tls know that there is an existing problem with the bridgestone turanza el42 tires that the vehicle is equipped with. There is an issue with vibration with these tires. In 2005, acura started selling the tl with michelin tires because of the complaints. Those of us who still have the bridgestones are still experiencing problems. Currently, my vehicle (2004 tl) has cracking on the sidewalls of the tires now. I am required to fill it with air approximately every 2 or 3 days. I have contacted the dealership, they inspected the tires and acknowledged the cracks, and they refuse to do anything about it. They wanted me to handle the warranty claim with bridgestone and sent me off on my way, with a potentially unsafe vehicle. I have no doubt that a blowout of the tire is unpreventable and it's only a matter of time before it happens, but they do not care. I am suggesting that a recall be placed on the bridgestone el42 tires and that all acura tls with these tires be replaced with the michelin tires, which the current year tls come equipped with.
My 2004 acura 3.2 tl uses bridgestone turanza el42 tires (235/45r17), w speed-rated. The el 42 tires had a so called "flat spot" problem and they were worn out only at 15,500 mile. There has been many complaints about this type of tires on the internet. Many of them mentioned that "flat spot" problem could become a safety issue.
I have called the acura customer service number and did not get through with anyone. My 2004 acura tl has a consistent vibration problem when the car is running between 50 and 60 MPH. The vibration seems to come from the front of the car. I reported the problem to the acura dealer and they have assured me the problem was with the tires. I also had a second opinion from another dealership whom also assured me the problem are the tires. I find that this is a very common issue with the bridgestone tires, and I feel that these tires are unsafe and acura/bridegstone should recall and replace these tires. The consumers should not have to pay to replace these tires. My car has about 10,000 miles and this is a real problem for consumers who just purchased a brand new vehicle to have to worry about tires, which I feel may have a design or manufacturing defect causing a vibration in the car. This may lead to accidents and I also know that there are many other 2004 acura owners complaining about the same problem. I hope this problem gets resolved as soon as possible.
This complaint refers to the original equipment tires (bridgestone el-42, 235/45-17 93w ) supplied on the 2004 acura tl with 5 speed automatic transmission. After just a short time I have found this tire to be entirely unsafe and unsuitable to this vehicle. I believe that both acura and bridgestone should be held responsible for replacing this tire on all existing vehicles. This tire exhibits unsafe characteristics in wet weather and on snow. At about 14,000 miles we just had a flat tire on a highway and when we took it for fixing we were told that the sidewall has collapsed (and looks like a bubble) and that we can no longer use it as it will explode. We must replace it after riding over a nail. We believe the sidewall should be reinforced more to withhold driving on a flat to safety without having to replace it. From a ride quality point of view the tire is also unsatisfactory in that it flat spots every morning, leading to vibrations during our drive. I also understand that there may be an issue regarding the rating as an "all season tire" with many owners reporting that this tire is virtually useless in any kind of snow conditions.
In my opinion the manufacturer is knowingly was selling the 2004 acura tl with the bridgestone/firestone el-42 tires knowing that these tires had a design or manufacturing defect causing them to flat spot without warning the buyer first about the problem. Not only this is deceptive and in my opinion violates implied warrantly but it was dangerous as it forced us to drive the car at slow speeds because of the vibration in high speed roads.
During routine oil change on our 2004 acura tl at 12,000 miles, excessive tread wear was noted by acura mechanic on front oem bridgestone turanza el42 tires. Tire size is p235/45r17 (this complaint form did not have the correct size option to select). Said tires should be replaced. Finding it hard to believe these tires would last only 12,000 miles, we got a 2nd opinion by a non-acura garage and they agreed tires were worn and should be replaced. Acura said premature wear was most likely due to "front end being out of alignment" or possibly "wrong tire pressure" (later found not to be the case when acura replaced the tires). No mention of any problems with tires themselves. Trusting acura's experience and expertise, we purchased and had them install two new el42s. Since then, we have learned that we are just one of many to have quality and safety problems with these tires. Read the many bad customer reviews/ratings reported on www.tirerack.com (enter "2004 acura tl" in the "shop for tires" section, and read "tire reviews for this vehicle"). Luckily, we have not experienced the poor traction, hydroplaning, noise, flat-spotting, etc that others have experienced.
Oem tires (bridgestone el42) completely worn out after 10,000 miles. From very beginning, "all season" tires would routinely hydroplane at speeds as low as 40mph and were unusable in the snow.
My 2004tl came with bridgestone turanza el-42 tires. The dealer stated tires would be acceptable when I stated concerns with what I had read about flat spotting. On my first long distance trip (500+ miles) my front passenger tire blew off the rim. I had to have it replaced at procter acura in tallahassee which in formed me to take tire to a tire manufacturer since it is warrantied thru its manufactururer. As of this date nothing has been done. I bought a new tire ($225) and am waiting to hear what else bridgestone will do to compensate me.
During light rain my 2004 acura tl with bridgestone turanza el-42 tires hydroplaned and lost control. It hit the center divider and spun and ended up on the right shoulder. The front left wheel broke off. Fortunetly my car or the broken wheel did not hit another car. There were quite a few cars on the freeway all at normal freeway speed. I was actually following my wifes 2003 honda accord lx in the same lane at the time of the accident. I have filed a complaint with acura (800) 382-2238 and my case # b012005-02-2300320. So far the complaint has accomplished nothing for me.
My 2004 acura tl came equipped with bridgrstone el-42 turanza tires. Although we have not had an accident, these tires hydroplane like crazy and have zero snow traction and control. They are so bad that we paid to have all 4 replaced at 20,000 miles. I now find that this is a very common issue with this tire, although our dealer claims otherwise. I feel that these tires are patently unsafe and acura or bridgestone should recall and replace them.
I own a 2004 acura tl with original equipment bridgestone el-42 tires. While the tire preformed acceptably during the summer the preformance on wet roads and particulary in snow and ice was absolutly terrible. My family and I took a 500 mile trip in michigan over the christmas holidays and I almost had to park the car and get a rental to get home. I replaced the tires 2 days after getting home. The tires had only 12k miles on therm.
I purchased a new 2004 acura tl last december. From the get go, the car has continuously pulled to the left. This car has been taken back 5 times to the dealership, tires replaced and still it pulls to the left. We have notified acura and a rep. Came in but we were told that when we purchased the car I signed a document releasing acura from the "lemon law" I also consulted an attorney as well as wave tv 3 troubleshooter and was given this web site to log our complaint. We have all documents pertaining to how many times it has been worked on. This car is very much a lemon. In the first few months the blower for the heat also had to be fixed. Basically the rep. From acura came here and said there is nothing he could do for us. Needless to say I am angry. This has never happened to me before. And I was not aware that acura was exempt from ky's lemon law. Please help this car is a hazard for the continous pulling to the left.
Brand new acura tl 2004 (vibration )bridgestone teranza tires el42 flat spotting. Acura national customer service notified ,has had several complaints fail to do anything. Many users complaining see edmunds .com new model 2005 no longer uses bridgestone changed to michelins. Dealer no help.
My car has been to the dealer twice for replacement tires due to vibration throughout my car. The second time my tires were replaced with the updated el42, and the vibrations still persist, along with the fact that the car now pulls to the left. When I called criswell acura of annapolis, I was told that the pulling to the left was not an alingment problem it was a tire pressure issue. So I took my car back to the dealership and they properly inflated my tires. And of course my car still pulls to the left.
I have a 2004 acura tl with 2000 miles on it. It has been at the dealer twice for 7 total days, trying to correct a vibration between 45 and 60. It is also evident at 75-80. Vibration is felt in seat, steering wheel and pedals dealer replaced front tires twice and front rims once. We still experience the vibration frequently. I contacted honda of america. The representative informed me that this was a torque converter problem known for approximatel 4 months. I asked about returning the car and was told I was not going to get my money back. He stated that engineering is looking at modifying engine mounts. I told him that was only masking the problem. He stated all 04 and 05 models have the problem! I was floored they knew it and were still pushing cars out the door and the dealership was blaming the problem on tires. I asked about inherent vibration impact on the life expectancy to the driver train seals and bearings. The honda of america representative became very rude. I got his name and hung up. Not what you would expect from honda or a $35k car! The dealership service centerwas appalled that honda america stated there was widespread problems with the torque converter, stated they never heard of it and insisted this is a tire issue! It is desheartening to get two different stories. I believe the tire story gives the honda corporate offices some relief of liability by leveraging off of firestone for defects. Should the torque converter be openly pursued as the culprit and johnq. Public knowing about it, this could be a drive a costly recall funded from the pockets of honda of america!
Due to vibration dealer dealer balanced tires on 7/21/04. Vibration did not go away. Dealer replaced all 4 tires on 8/26/04. Vibration continued.
The vibration in the bridgestone el42 turanza tires on 2004 acura tl resulted in accident in february 2004 and $1500 worth of undercarriage damage. Flatspotting and vibration in tires caused loss of control of the vehicle when attempting to stop the vehicle in inclement weather. Flatspotting and vibration started 1 week after purchase of vehicle. Have documentation of numerous attempts to get the problem resolved by dealer, but dealer was complacent in dealing with the issue thus resulting in the aformentioned accident. Loss of control caused vehicle to end up in oncoming traffic lane almost resulting in head on collision. Car slid into curb causing the 1500 damage. Tires have been replaced with michelin pilot sport tires. America honda/acura and bridgestone needs to be held accountable for their complacency in dealing with this issue. Please investigate quickly as lives can be at stake.
While driving, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The consumer stated the vehilce is practically brand new. *jb bridgestone # el-42-245-17
While driving 50 MPH vehicle vibrated with such a force that consumer had to slow the speed down to almost a stop to get vibration to stop. It occurred mostly in the mornings when vehicle just started out. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who said that it was a tire problem and not a mechanical defect. Consumer then put on a set of bridgestone turanza el42 tires which were the same tires that were on the vehicle. The next day the same problem occurred at the same speeds. In other words, nothing changed.
Vibration and shaking of steering wheel during normal driving. Replacement of the tires and numerous rebalancing have had no effect. Acura dealer is not responsive and acura customer care has informed me this "a charateristic of the car" while at the same time admitting that "we have received numeous complaints about steering wheel vibration and our engineers are investigating the problem" I was also told there we was no timeline for resolution. Given the situation, I am growing concerned about the handling and stability of the vehicle in its current state. Acura has admitted there is a problem but has not fully disclosed the details. I am also worried because this seems to be a widespread issue affecting many tl owners given the number of web forums I have visited on the subject.
Consumer noticed that after having the tires rotated at 10,000 miles and while driving at 60 MPH vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tires needed to be replaced due to tread separation.
El42 bridgestones that came with my new 2004 acura tl are unsafe. They flat spot and hydroplane in the rain. The tires are very unsafe in rain and they are considered "all season" they are not all season in my opinion. I lost control on a number of occasions with the el42 bridgestones because of hydroplaning. The faltspotting causes the tires to vibrate and bounce until they warm up. The car came with the original pvc type (early build) and the dealer refused to put the new "tu@" on my car. Ratings on this tire are terrible as shown on "tirerack.com" acura dealer refused to replace my el42 pvc original tires with acceptable safe tires. I have no choice but to put michelin pilot sport all seasons on my car quickly because I do not feel safe driving this car with the el42. Please advise- I know many people with the 2004 acura tl are unhappy with the el42's that came with them. The el42's are unsafe in the rain and snow they are not all season and should be investigated agressively before people lose control and get in accidents.
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